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Definition of star coral

: any of numerous stony corals belonging to Orbicella and related genera in which the polyp cavities are round or polygonal and contain conspicuous radiating septa

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“Star coral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/star%20coral. Accessed 5 Oct. 2022.

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